But the question is a bit incorrect, as it would concern the choice of specialization, then choosing it without even knowing the basics of programming. Most beginners more or less face the problem of choice, but it is much easier to switch between syntaxes of one programming specialization than between two different specializations.
As different researchers' data states, there are 400-600 production-ready languages and twice more experimental projects. Is it possible to make the right decision among the eternal number of choices? How to choose not only a commercially successful but also an efficient one? How to foresee and predict its popularity?
The criteria of choice of the very first and the following web development tool differ a lot. Here, in this article, we consider the choice of the first working one. But what is it meant by ‘first’? The one you could use in completing commercial tasks. So, if you are still being tortured with questions like ‘what programming language will suit me?’, ‘is programming a good option for my career?’ or you simply hesitate about all that programming staff – this article is for you.
The illusion of Choice
The foremost thing you should admit is that you do not have any special choice at all. There is nothing difficult in highlighting the top 10 by their popularity. Here they are:
- C
- C++
- C#
- Java
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Objective-C
- PHP
- Python
- Ruby
- Scala
Thus, if you have no idea what to choose – make your decision in favour of one of the most popular. The development of the programming industry is quite big, and some crucial changes occur rarely.
What Do We Choose?
Another nasty truth is that we do not have any special choice. We choose a specialization, in which 1, 2 or 3 languages are used. And someone had already chosen it instead of us. Who did it? The answer is industry, market, and historical coincidence.
It is very difficult for beginners to focus on the language because syntax and grammar seem to be so important and unfamiliar that get a developer distracted from the process of learning itself.
So, it is time to determine the platform it is used on. All the languages are divided into ‘corporate’ and ‘independent’ ones. Most of famous IT companies pitch their own tools, for example, Apple – Swift and Objective C; Google: Golang, Dart, JS (V8), Java (Android) and Microsoft: C#, F#, TypeScript. Hence, before making a decision, find out who the language belongs to.
Learn Statistics
Look through the statistics data and make conclusions. The popularity of this or that language depends on the programing language ranking. Titles are the same, but they go in a different order. We have to admit that it is impossible, slow and awful to learn a new one without any applications, any opportunities to ask a community.
Brief Guideline
If you would like to work as a freelancer: Choose JS, and Ruby. If you would like to make web apps: Choose JS, PHP, or Ruby. If you would like to work as a system administrator: Ruby, Bash. If you are willing to create interfaces: JS, Java, C#.
It’s All About Labels
There is a stereotype to blame on some languages. Even if PHP progresses in changes, it will be called a bad one. People do not like to change their opinions and labels.
Make Your Own Opinion
Let’s consider you are not able to evaluate its technical characteristics, as you are not experienced enough. But there is a chance to watch developers’ public talks, where they give their feedback.
Make Your Own Opinion
Let’s consider you are not able to evaluate its technical characteristics, as you are not experienced enough. But there is a chance to watch developers’ public talks, where they give their feedback.
The Opportunity for Self-education
This is an essential factor when choosing the initial field of web development. When you are a beginner at programming, the best choice is to follow the community’s opinion. However, all the mainstream languages have their pros and cons. As you get much more experienced, your view on language evaluation will change.
And finally, if you have a precious chance to choose – do it in favour of a live and diverse community, where there is no standard framework, eternal dictators and a list of right answers.
And finally, if you have a precious chance to choose – do it in favour of a live and diverse community, where there is no standard framework, eternal dictators and a list of right answers.
Author of This Post
Emma Rundle is a famous American writer and blogger at https://customwriting.com/. She is the author of America Startup Community, where young people have a precious opportunity to pitch their projects and ideas. In 2011 Emma published her bestseller ‘In the world of miracles and people.
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